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HEADLINES ON September 12, 2023
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- Headline: Costs of Michelin Star Expansion. Impact: As Michelin stars proliferated, an underground movement of chefs began creating 'anti-star' restaurants, where diners were encouraged to wear blindfolds and eat off the floor. The culinary world was never the same.. Fact: The original Michelin Guide was started as a way to sell more tires. So, next time you’re dining, remember: it’s all about the rubber on the road..
- Headline: That Ralph Lauren Feeling. Impact: Ralph Lauren's enduring success prompted a bizarre trend where people began wearing polo shirts to formal events, leading to a nationwide debate over what constitutes 'business casual.' The result? Chaos.. Fact: Ralph Lauren started as a tie designer. Imagine if he’d stuck with that and we were all wearing ties to the grocery store instead of sweatpants!.